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Authorities rescued 89 children and made 276 arrests on child exploitation arrests during a two-month coordinated law enforcement effort, the FBI’s Dallas office said. Operation Soteria Shield 2026 was conducted in March and April by FBI’s North Texas Child...
Mayor Scott Bradley tells the “State of the City” breakfast attendees that there is a new spirit in Murphy city government. The event, sponsored by the chamber of commerce, was held Thursday, Sept. 25. Mayor Scott Bradley struck an optimistic tone as he outlined the...
Glass artist Jamaison Schular placed second in the State Fair theme division for professionals this year. He also placed third for glass. Courtesy photo The State Fair of Texas is officially open and for those who love to stroll through the Creative Arts building, the...
Punkin’ chunkin’ is the main fundraiser for the Murphy Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Foundation. The booth will at the annual Maize Days festival Saturday, Oct. 4. For over a decade, the Punkin’ Chunkin’ booth operated by the Murphy Chamber of Commerce Scholarship...
The city of Murphy is exploring a new home for the Murphy Veterans Tribute in the City Hall complex. The proposed space is a grassy median island at the far east end of the parking lot. The city is looking into a new location for the Murphy Veterans Tribute (MVT),...
Sports
Plano East senior Luke Wasemiller (4) attempts to dribble past a Plano defender on Tuesday. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The hottest team in District 6-6A is the Plano East boys basketball team. Not only are the...
Plano East will face Prosper in the bi-district round of the playoffs. MURPHY – The Panthers (4-3, 6-4) closed out their season with a 30-18 victory over Marcus (4-3, 4-6) on Friday night at Kimbrough Stadium. It was a night where Plano East’s defense played terrific...
The Plano East Lady Panthers (32-12) won a five-set nail-biter over Highland Park (32-12) in their area matchup on Thursday. After winning the opening two sets (25-22, 25-21), the Lady Scots battled back to take the next two (23-25, 21-25), forcing a pivotal fifth...
The Plano East Lady Panthers’ are Bi-District Champs after defeating Allen 3-1 on Tuesday at Wylie East. Photo by Roosevelt Joubert WYLIE — Plano East’s first playoff game in 15 years took four sets, and the Lady Panthers made sure it wasn’t the end of the road. The...
Travis Agee (22) had 16 carries for 87 yards against Lewisville on Friday. Photo by Roosevelt Joubert LEWISVILLE – Early turnovers derailed the Plano East Panthers in a 26-3 road loss to Lewisville. The wind played a factor in the early going at Farmers Stadium,...
Education
Elementary Paraprofessional of the Year Lily Courtney reacts after hearing her name announced at the district’s annual banquet held Friday, May 2 at the Plano Event Center. Courtesy Wylie ISD Wylie ISD honored some of its most dedicated and passionate educators during...
Wylie Independent School District trustees last week viewed a proposed school calendar for 2020-21 and recognized campuses for student performances on the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness test. The school board met Monday, Sept. 16. For the full...
Six Plano East Senior High students have been accepted into the 2019-20 class of the Congressional Youth Advisory Council hosted by U.S. Rep. Van Taylor, District 3. Each year CYAC offers students an opportunity to learn about the federal government, discuss public...
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Although 1.6 million students enter the National Merit Scholarship Program each year, only 16,000 are declared semifinalists. And Wylie is home to three of them. Wylie High School seniors Jacob Kotrla and Wreighn Mendoza and Wylie East senior Addie Orr were named to...
Life & Style
Outdoor living has evolved far beyond a few patio chairs and a grill—homeowners are transforming their backyards into stylish, functional extensions of their indoor spaces. Whether you’re looking to create a serene escape or a lively entertainment hub, spring is the...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] Lou Diamond comes from a long line of military veterans. Brothers David and Patrick Diamond served in the Marines, father Harry Diamond was part of the Navy in World War II and grandfather Frank Ralston earned a...
Outdoor entertaining areas are popular among homeowners, and firepits are one of the most sought-after additions to such spaces. In fact, a 2016 survey from the American Society of Landscape Architects found that fireplaces and firepits were the most popular outdoor...
By Jennifer M. Aguilar Special Contributor Janet Davis wasn’t feeling nervous five years ago when she went in for a routine mammogram. Why would she? She had been doing the same thing, without event or cause for concern, for years. In fact, even when the doctor’s...
While getting vaccinated is important for people of all ages, it’s especially important for adults with heart disease. They are more likely to have serious complications from common diseases such as influenza (flu) or pneumonia that vaccination can help prevent....
Opinion
Columnist John Moore doesn’t recall ever seeing gloves in a glove box. Courtesy John Moore English is a language full of leftovers. It’s like the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. Filled with things we just can’t seem to toss out. The difference of course is that at...
Gov. Greg Abbott on Sept. 12 released the Texas Safety Action Report, a document that details what Texas and Texans are doing to prevent mass shootings. The report elaborates on executive orders Abbott issued a week earlier to coordinate state and local expertise and...
Gov. Greg Abbott on Sept. 5 issued eight executive orders in hopes of preventing further mass shootings. Abbott’s orders came days after seven people were killed and 25 injured in multiple shootings by a lone gunman along thoroughfares connecting the cities of Odessa...
In July, my family went on our yearly family vacation. You see, we take these massive road trips that started when my wife Jazen and I got married. I can’t tell you how much I LOVE our vacations but that wasn’t always the case. I used to think traveling was dumb. I...
Gov. Greg Abbott on Aug. 22 hosted the first meeting of the Texas Safety Commission, pulling together a group of lawmakers, educators, advocates, community leaders and public safety experts. Created Aug. 19 by the governor, the commission is tasked with developing “an...
